I. Call to Order/Roll Call

The meeting was called to order by President Don Cordero at 1:45 p.m. Senators present: Margaret Boone (AAS, Ext. 3313), Lois Carroll (Instructional Support Serv., Ext. 3226), Betty Christopher (Commercial Services, Ext. 3341), Don Cordero (Pres/Counseling, Ext. 3142), Judy Hooper (Student Services, 3146), Mike McKenna (AAS, 2752), Peggy Messerschmidt (Communications, Ext. 3415), Cliff Monroe (Technology, Ext. 3349), Diane Pette (Student Services, Ext. 3138), Clint Poe (Natural Science, Ext. 3436), Joan Powers (ESL, Ext. 3401), Helayna Thickpenny (CATA, Ext. 3368), Karl Ting (Math, Ext. 3442), and Wilbert Xu (Social Science, Ext. 3447). Also present: Adel Elkadi (ASB Rep). Guests Present: Steve Dinger

II. Approval of the Minutes

The minutes for the April 17, 1997, meeting were accepted and approved as submitted (M/S/U - Elkadi/Pette).

III. Order of the Agenda

It was agreed that Item VII.E would be addressed out of order to accommodate Steve Dinger.

IV. Oral Communication from the Public

Kathleen Harris, on behalf of Michael Rao who had to leave campus to attend a Land Corporation meeting, formally thanked faculty for their hard work and many contributions, making Mission College's technological efforts to date a huge success. Mission College has been named third in the country in Yahoo in an article on "America's 100 Most Wired Colleges," and the State Controller, Kathleen Connell has designated Mission College as a prototype for high technology.

V. Information & Announcements

1. A Writing Staff Development Workshop will be conducted by Sandy Sims at Mission College on Tuesday, May 6, 1997, at 11:30 a.m.

2. Diane Pette attended a matriculation meeting this morning and learned that there is a move at the state level to decategorize matriculation funds. Currently, those funds are categorized and finance items such as testing, assessment and placement of students in classes; counseling and

retention efforts, as well as Orientation, Transfer Programs, and salaries for a number of faculty and classified staff. If those funds are decategorized, the money will be incorporated into the general fund. Don asked Diane to prepare a more detailed report for presentation to the Senate on May 15.

3. Helayna announced events that will take place the remaining evenings of Creative Arts Week:

Marc Accornero will perform this evening in Sorenson Hall at 8:00 p.m. and the Mission College Chamber Symphony will perform Saturday Evening at 8:00 p.m.

4. Judy Hooper reported that Mission College hosted a meeting and luncheon for approximately 35 high school counselors. Discussions included Reading Courses, Transfer Opportunities, and the college's technology was highlighted. The guests responded very positively to the event, reinforcing the steps taken to promote Mission College.

5. Adel Elkadi, ASB representative to the Academic Senate, announced the birth of his third daughter. The Senate members congratulated Adel and his family.

VI. Administrative Business/Actions/Appointments

A. Curriculum Committee - Don reported that the committee is completing its tasks for the semester. It is anticipated that the rewrite of the manual will be completed by the end of the year. On behalf of the Senate, a memo will be sent to all members of the committee to thank each of them for all their hard work.

B. Confirm Staff Recognition Resolution - Don advised that a quorum was not attained at the Senate meeting scheduled for April 23, 1997. The Senators agreed to confirm the approval of the following motion submitted by Lois Carroll (M/S/U - Carroll/McKay):

"Whereas, The week of April 13-19 has been designated National Library Week; and

Whereas, Wednesday, April 16, has been designated Library Assistant Day to honor paraprofessionals in our nations' libraries and resource centers; and

Whereas, The Mission College Library Media Assistants provide exemplary and highly skilled support for the operation of the Learning Resources Department; and

Whereas, The Mission College Library Media Assistants provide assistance to the faculty and staff of the college in ways too numerous to mention; and

Whereas, The Mission College Library Media Assistants are active members of the Mission College Community;

Therefore, Be It Resolved, That the Mission College Academic Senate recognizes and appreciates the dedicated service that Jerry Biggs, Madge Masson, Eileen Parrish, Pam Phillips, Martha Pugno, and Barbara Scott give to students and staff of Mission College."

Each of the Library Assistants mentioned in the resolution will receive a signed letter and a certificate of appreciation from the Mission College Academic Senate.

C. Appoint Faculty to Content Review Committee and

D. Appoint Faculty to Program Review Committee - Don advised that volunteers are needed to serve on the Content Review and as Chair of the Program Review Committees. He urged the Senators to solicit candidates from within their divisions.

E. Confirm Appointment to District Distance Learning Committee - The Senators selected Dick Przybylski, by written ballot ,to serve on the District Distance Learning Committee.

D. Staff Recognition - No new resolutions were presented at today's meeting.

As agreed, Item VII.E will be addressed out of order to accommodate Steve Dinger.

VII. Old Business

E. Report on Computer Applications Policy

Don recapped the history of the Computer Applications Policy passed by the Mission College Academic Senate, which is currently in place. Steve Dinger, on behalf of the Commercial Services Department, expressed the department's concerns relative to the Computer Applications Policy passed by the Mission College Academic Senate. There is concern that this policy sets precedence in that no other department is bound by a specific policy that defines limitations as set in the policy, and that requires a special subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee. The department has been articulating with everyone that has a connection to computer applications, and conflicts are immediately addressed by the Division Chair Council. Another concern is a question of load for the full-time faculty member that is to be hired for this department.

Several Senators spoke to the issue, explaining the Senate's rationale behind the policy and pointing out that the policy calls for a review in May 1998. It was agreed that the Senators would take the matter to their constituents for consideration and be prepared to take action on the policy, one way or the other, at the next Senate meeting.

A. Report on ChAdCo Meeting re: District Council

Don reported that the resolutions passed by the District Academic Senate at its April 24, 1997, meeting were presented to the members of ChAdCo for consideration, as well as Peter Thelin's model for composition. The meeting was lengthy, and a new proposal for membership will be presented to the constituent bodies for consideration. Don will forward a copy to the Senators as soon as it is received by the Senate Office.

B. Report on Recommendations of Balance of Curriculum Committee (BCC)

Jane Patton has prepared a draft document of recommendations for the committee to consider. Copies will be forwarded to the Senate members after review by the committee. The committee has been hard pressed to zero in on specifics because of the huge nature of the task. A presentation was made to the Division and Department Chairs in December that related to changes in the Fall schedule of classes. Some General Ed courses overlap each other, making it difficult for students to have a full schedule, but faculty, in general, agreed to make some changes in order to better serve our students. The presentation received a positive response over all and changes were made to the schedule.

The larger and more difficult task is to determine the future direction of the college. We need to consider ways to verify the community's needs, to develop a process to reduce, create, and/or enlarge departments; to make program review more meaningful; to consider transfer courses, etc. The BCC has suggested that we analyze transfer programs, continue to offer those programs that do well and consider not offering those that do not do well; we need to target, pick, and choose the programs. The committee is attempting to develop some guiding principles, keeping our student body in mind.

Don noted that the Division Chairs are working extremely hard and must be recognized for their contribution to the college. We have more democracy in this college than ever before. The college is struggling with the budget and beginning to wrestle with the allocation model. Don reported that Chris Olson put together a report listing all degrees that are offered at Mission College with the number of courses and number of sections. The report indicates that we do have a large part-time number of students. In some cases, students may find it difficult to put together a program for graduation; there are a number of courses that we do not offer, and have not offered for some time.

C. Update Status on Senate's Concerns re: Use of Computer Laboratories & DCC

Don reported that the Division Chairs are attempting to resolve the problem. Most people want multi-media labs. The college will eventually have eight (8) labs. Further discussion on this item was postponed to a future meeting.

D. Update on Status of Grants This item was postponed to May 8, 1997.

VIII. New Business

A. Discuss Administrative Evaluation & How to Proceed to Implement

Don asked for volunteers to form a subcommittee of the Senate to prepare a recommendation on this matter for the Senate's consideration. Margaret Boone, Don Cordero, Mike McKenna, Clint Poe, and Karl Ting will meet at 12:30 p.m. on May 8 to review the existing evaluation form and prepare a recommendation to be brought back to Senate by May 15, 1997.

B. Discuss Process for Establishing New Departments

This item was postponed to the next Senate meeting.

C. Discuss Textbook Resales by Faculty

Don reported that the bookstore does not resell textbooks from faculty. However, it is legal to sell books back. The legal question does not address the ethical question. The law states that once a book is given to a faculty member, it is the property of that faculty member to do with as he/she sees fit. The best that the Senate can do is to uphold higher standards that apply to the situation and set some policy relative to this subject matter. One suggestion made was to bar book salesmen from the campus. It was agreed that this item will be placed under future agenda and brought back for further discussion and possible action.

IX. Reports

1. Chancellor's Advisory Council Report - See Item VII.A, on Page 3.

2. Board Meeting Report - The next Board meeting is scheduled for this evening. Don advised that he has some concerns regarding the operations of the Mission-West Valley Land Corporation and the allocation of approximately $1.2 million. He also expressed concern that the Board has changed its meeting schedule, alternating months between campuses. Don will request that there be more meetings of the Land Corporation at Mission College, since its decisions greatly affect the college, its students, and staff. The Senators indicated their support for Don to pursue the matter.

3. District Budget Advisory Committee Report - Don reported that the district has $500,000 new money and a one-time $1 million, primarily from technology grants. The committee has discussed how to divide the $500,000 and settled on $175,000 to the district, with the rest to be divided between the two colleges. Don noted that Alan is working very hard for the college, as are other members of the committee, which include Dee Gonzales, Connie Moralez, Mike Rao, and Randy Castello (ACE rep).

4. Others - None

X. Correspondence, Publications, & Announcements

Correspondence

1. Letter dated April 15, 1997, from the state Chancellor's Office re: 1996/97 Distance Education Reports.

2. Letter dated April 23, 1997, from FACCC re: Lobby Day, May 5, 1997.

Publications/Minutes

1. March 27, 1997, issue of Nota Bene.

2. A report from the MC Office of Institutional Research on "An Improved Measure of CC Transfer Effectiveness."

3. The Spring 1997 issue of League in Action."

4. The minutes for the April 20, 1997, meeting of the M-WV Land Corporation and its agenda for May 1, 1997.

5. The April 1997, issue of CALIFORNIA NOTES from UC.

6. The Spring 1997, CAIR NEWSLETTER from the California Assoc. for Institutional Research.

7. The April 18, 1997, issue of DVC Forum.

Announcements/Conferences

1. Mission College has an Intensive English Program via the Institute for International Students that can prepare students for regular admission into either Mission or West Valley College. Contact Michael Byers if you will be traveling overseas this summer and will be able to place brochures for students.

2. Mission College is offering new reading classes for Fall 1997: Reading 73 (Reading and Analyzing Technical Material) and Reading 161 (Effective Reading for Nurses and Health Occupations).

3. Mission College will honor and recognize students receiving scholarships and awards on Friday, May 9, 1997, in Center Space at 7:00 p.m.

XI. Future Agenda Items

Senator Boone requested that Item XI.B (Select Members for Senate Committee to Prepare Request for Staff Lounge) be placed as Item A under New Business of the next agenda, and that Item B under New Business be Review Workforce Development for VATEA Grants.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. (M/S/U 0- Pette/Poe). These minutes are respectfully submitted by Grace Hazán, Academic Senate Secretary.